Pamela Dunlap - Actor Profile

Pamela Dunlap

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
33Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 20, 1943
Birth Place: San Francisco, California, USA

About Pamela Dunlap

Pamela Dunlap is known for many movie roles starting on Ironside (1967), more recently I Am Sam (2001), The Holiday (2006), Changeling (2008), and most recently Wetlands (2017). She is known for many guest appearances on television series, Happy Days (1974), Law & Order (1990), Boston Legal (2004), and five appearances on Mad Men (2007), Castle (2009), Girls (2012), and Maron (2013). She is bi-coastal, living in New York City and Los Angeles, California USA. While in New York she has been seen on Broadway in "Musical Comedy Murders of 1940," "Redwood Curtain," and "Yerma," and in several Off-Broadway roles. In Southern California, she has performed at the Los Angeles Ahmanson Theater, Costa Mesa South Coast Repertory, LA Theatre Works, and the Los Angeles Fountain Theater. At The Fountain she played Rochelle - a middle-aged, out-of-shape Jewish woman who's undergoing a crisis of faith - Dunlap was persuaded to join a flamenco class for other middle-aged, women. The production united two of the Fountain's specialties - plays and the subject of flamenco.

Pamela Dunlap Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pamela Dunlap reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Pamela Dunlap's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Pamela Dunlap's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Changeling, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pamela Dunlap Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pamela Dunlap's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Pamela Dunlap has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Funny Pages Judge Average Similar →
2021 Fourth Grade Vera Flop Similar →
2019 The Goldfinch Mrs. Vogel Hit Similar →
2019 The Kitchen Mary - Kathy's Mother Average Similar →
2018 Stuck Grandma Jenkins Flop Similar →
2017 Suburbicon Mrs. Krup Average Similar →
2017 Wetlands Mrs. Harrington Flop Similar →
2016 The List Ruby Flop Similar →
2016 The Wedding Party Aunt Sylvia Flop Similar →
2015 Mothers of the Bride Elaine Stansbury Flop Similar →
2013 3 Geezers! Mary Flop Similar →
2011 Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! Sue Hit Similar →
2009 Stolen Shelly the Waitress Average Similar →
2009 16 to Life Kate's Grandma Flop Similar →
2008 Changeling Mrs. Fox Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Holiday Woman on Plane Hit Similar →
2004 Mind the Gap Elsa Average Similar →
2003 Sin ER Nurse Flop Similar →
2002 Clockstoppers Vice Principal Flop Similar →
2001 I Am Sam Grace Super Hit Similar →
1996 For the Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal Supervisor Maryann Hit Similar →
1995 Nick of Time Centerpiece Poacher Average Similar →
1995 The O.J. Simpson Story Therapist Flop Similar →
1988 Clean and Sober Jane Average Similar →
1987 Retribution Sally Benson Average Similar →
1986 Pleasures Elaine Average Similar →
1985 Amos Leah Hit Similar →
1984 The Seduction of Gina Annette Average Similar →
1982 Victims Nina Blygelder Average Similar →
1981 The Patricia Neal Story Speech Therapist Hit Similar →
1971 Cannon Laverne Holley Flop Similar →
1970 Bloody Mama Rembrandt Average Similar →
1963 Le temps des copains - Average Similar →

Pamela Dunlap - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pamela Dunlap?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pamela Dunlap is "Changeling" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Pamela Dunlap acted in?

Pamela Dunlap has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pamela Dunlap?

Other notable films include "I Am Sam", "Amos", and "The Holiday".

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